AFP: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday warned Iran that time was not “infinite” for diplomacy and that “all options remain on the table” after a dispute over the venue of talks.
Clinton warns Iran time not ‘infinite’ for talks
Iran’s efforts to stir Afghan violence worry U.S.
New York Times: Iran secretly ordered its agents operating inside Afghanistan to exploit the anticipated public outrage by trying to instigate violent protests in the capital, Kabul, and across the western part of the country, according to American officials.
Iran apparently seeking other location for nuclear talks besides Turkey
New York Times: Iran’s foreign minister raised new doubts on Wednesday about the resumption of international talks over its disputed nuclear program, saying the location may not be Turkey — as previously agreed — and suggested Iraq and China as possible alternate hosts.
Petronas S.Africa unit Engen ends Iran crude imports
Reuters: Petronas’ South African unit Engen said on Wednesday it had halted all imports of crude from Iran after deciding the sanctions placed on the Middle Eastern country were a risk to its security of supply.
Iraq offers to host nuclear negotiations, Iranian TV says
Bloomberg: Iraq has offered to host the next round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program, planned for this month, Iranian state television reported, citing an unidentified Iraqi official.
Clinton warns of ‘destabilizing’ Iran options
AFP: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned that a nuclear-armed Iran or a conflict over its program would both destabilize the region as she pressed Tehran for clear commitments in upcoming talks.
Iran lawmakers seek to impeach labor minister, state media say
Bloomberg: A group of 19 Iranian parliamentarians are seeking to impeach Labor, Cooperatives and Social Welfare Minister Abdolreza Sheikholeslami after he appointed an official accused of links to the deaths of prisoners in custody, the state-run Fars news agency reported.
Iran ex-president urges better ties with Saudis
AFP: Iran should forge better ties with regional rival Saudi Arabia to counter Western sanctions on Iranian oil, a former president who now chairs an advisory body to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged on Tuesday.
Greek refiner stops Iran oil buys, banking a problem
Reuters: Greece’s top refiner Hellenic Petroleum has suspended purchases of Iranian crude in April as approaching sanctions on Tehran have made banking payments virtually impossible, a senior source at the firm said.
Iran families face inflation, unemployment, Tehran Times says
Bloomberg: Most Iranian families are grappling with inflation and youth unemployment, the Tehran Times reported, citing Parliamentary Speaker Ali Larijani.
